Local News – Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024
The Salem Police Department Friday released the following information. On Thursday, December 28th, 2023, law enforcement officers from Salem and Dent County concluded a six-week investigation into allegations of Sexual Abuse. An arrest was made, and a probable cause statement was submitted to Prosecutor Andrew Curley on the subject identified as 47-year-old Bradley J. Nash of Salem. The investigation began after it was learned that two minor children had disclosed the allegations against Nash. An investigation was started at that time and was concluded on December 28th, when officers executed two search warrants in Salem on two separate residences where Nash was known to stay. The warrant sought to locate electronic media storage and access to areas mentioned in the victims’ original disclosures. Nash was located and placed under arrest without incident and he was transported to the Dent County Sheriff’s Office to await formal charges and a bond setting. On Friday, December 29th, charges were announced. Nash was charged with two counts of Statutory Sodomy in the 1st degree and one count of Child Molestation in the 2nd degree. Nash’s warrant was capias no bond. The charges for which Nash has been arrested are only accusations and are not evidence of guilt. Evidence in support of these charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction, whose duty it will be to determine his guilt or innocence.
The Salem Memorial Hospital Board of Directors will be holding a special meeting this evening at 5:00 this evening at the hospital library. On the agenda will be a discussion on finances. The meeting may be attended in person or via other electronic means by the public. If you wish to attend by phone or other means, please call the hospital administration office to obtain access information at 729-6626, extension 4005.
An accident occurred Saturday evening around 10:25 in Dent County near the intersection of Route E and Route K. According to the highway patrol report, a 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan driven by 28-year-old Dillon Harrison of Salem, traveled off the left side of the roadway, struck the ditch and overturned. Harrison was not wearing a safety restraint at the time of the accident and suffered moderate injuries. He was transported by EMS to the Salem Memorial Hospital. The Dodge was totaled and removed from the scene by Whitaker’s Towing. The Dent County Sheriffs Office assisted the highway patrol with the accident.
An accident happened late Thursday afternoon at 5:10 in Texas County on Horse Shoe Drive about four miles south of Houston. According to the highway patrol report, a 2017 Honda Rancher being operated by a 16-year-old male juvenile of Licking, failed to negotiate a curve, traveled off the right side of the road and struck a tree. The juvenile, who was not wearing any safety equipment, suffered moderate injuries and was taken by a private vehicle to the Texas County Memorial Hospital for treatment. The Honda was not damaged and was later driven from the scene.
On Friday, January 5th, from 5:00 until 7:00 in the evening, a Ceramics Paint Party will be heldat the Creative Arts Center with Isabella Knaack. All ages are welcome! Come spend a relaxing few hours of painting fun! There will be holiday ceramic figurines, plates, bowls, cups, etc. What better way to stay in the uplifted holiday spirits, than to paint some pieces and memories to pass down from generation to generation! The cost is $1 per ticket and you will pay by the piece to paint. At least four people need to register and no more than 20 will be allowed in the class. Class registrations are on a first come, first serve basis with online registrations. Interested persons can sign up at salemcommunitybetterment.com for activities under “Programs” at the Creative Arts Center.
The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks will hold another blood drive in Salem today at the First Baptist Church at 201 N. MacArthur from 1:00 to 6:00 PM. Successful donors will receive a warm CBCO Hoodie while supplies last. To help avoid wait times, appointments are strongly encouraged. Donors can schedule an appointment at www.cbco.org/donate-blood/ or by calling 417-227-5006.